Most Educated Cities in West Virginia
Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most educated cities in West Virginia based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher from highest to lowest. Helvetia leads the ranking with a value of 100.0% and a population of 16.
The top three cities are Helvetia (100.0%), Thurmond (100.0%), and Booth (89.3%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most educated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in West Virginia.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Helvetia | 100.0% | 16 |
| #2 | Thurmond | 100.0% | 5 |
| #3 | Booth | 89.3% | 156 |
| #4 | Justice Addition | 78.6% | 147 |
| #5 | Shepherdstown | 71.4% | 1,399 |
| #6 | Middleway | 68.9% | 403 |
| #7 | East Dailey | 65.8% | 320 |
| #8 | Cottageville | 63.1% | 257 |
| #9 | Hansford | 62.8% | 86 |
| #10 | Hico | 61.1% | 97 |
| #11 | Harpers Ferry | 60.9% | 342 |
| #12 | Lewisburg | 59.5% | 3,871 |
| #13 | Cheat Lake | 58.7% | 10,485 |
| #14 | Morgantown | 58.1% | 30,273 |
| #15 | Bridgeport | 55.5% | 9,292 |
| #16 | North Hills | 54.5% | 971 |
| #17 | Star City | 53.6% | 1,894 |
| #18 | Athens | 53.5% | 1,156 |
| #19 | Apple Grove | 50.0% | 223 |
| #20 | Springfield | 49.8% | 485 |
| #21 | Bethany | 49.6% | 1,066 |
| #22 | Charlton Heights | 49.2% | 428 |
| #23 | Teays Valley | 47.8% | 13,961 |
| #24 | Covel | 47.5% | 82 |
| #25 | Lavalette | 47.2% | 795 |
| #26 | Pea Ridge | 46.6% | 7,188 |
| #27 | Institute | 45.5% | 690 |
| #28 | Bethlehem | 44.8% | 2,568 |
| #29 | Williamstown | 44.8% | 2,977 |
| #30 | Charleston | 44.1% | 47,918 |
| #31 | Omar | 43.7% | 135 |
| #32 | Roderfield | 43.2% | 126 |
| #33 | Mitchell Heights | 43.0% | 420 |
| #34 | Culloden | 41.0% | 3,158 |
| #35 | Franklin | 40.9% | 387 |
| #36 | Huntersville | 40.9% | 22 |
| #37 | Bolivar | 40.6% | 1,317 |
| #38 | Burlington | 40.6% | 109 |
| #39 | Brookhaven | 40.3% | 6,465 |
| #40 | Cassville | 40.2% | 900 |
| #41 | Glen Dale | 39.6% | 1,517 |
| #42 | Mallory | 39.2% | 1,453 |
| #43 | Barrackville | 39.1% | 1,362 |
| #44 | West Liberty | 38.3% | 1,568 |
| #45 | Glenville | 38.2% | 1,049 |
| #46 | Charles Town | 38.1% | 6,854 |
| #47 | Pinch | 38.0% | 3,893 |
| #48 | Glen Ferris | 37.5% | 40 |
| #49 | Green Bank | 37.5% | 51 |
| #50 | Tioga | 37.3% | 509 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most educated in West Virginia?
Helvetia ranks #1 for most educated cities in West Virginia with a value of 100.0% and a population of 16.
How many cities are ranked for most educated cities in West Virginia?
There are 50 cities ranked for most educated cities in West Virginia. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does West Virginia compare to other states for most educated cities?
You can compare West Virginia's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most educated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.